Grainline Blanket Square

**Grainline Blanket Square** works up from corner to corner, turning a straightforward bias construction into a bold diagonal fabric that makes every colorway pop. A beginner-friendly crochet block, it is the perfect starting point for a scrappy stash-busting throw or a sampler blanket built one square at a time. Construction and technique -------------------------- • **Bias (corner-to-corner) construction:** worked diagonally, increasing to the midpoint then decreasing to form a crisp, even square • **Stripe-ready structure:** clean color changes suit single-skein stripes, scrappy multi-color sequences, or a solid tone-on-tone block • **Crocheted edging:** a finishing round unifies each block and preps it for joining to neighboring squares • **Seamless joining:** blocks connect without sewing for easy modular blanket assembly Materials --------- • **Yarn:** worsted weight (CYC 4), such as [**Berroco Vintage**](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=94869&awinaffid=2016931&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fjimmybeanswool.com%2Fproducts%2Fberroco_vintage_yarn_5116_dove)**®** (a wool/acrylic blend with excellent stitch definition and machine-washable care) • **Yardage:** 85-90 yards per square • **Hook:** US J-10 / 6 mm • **Gauge:** 13 sts and 11 rows per 4 in in pattern • **Notions:** yarn needle for weaving ends Sizing ------ • **One size:** finished square dimensions given in pattern • Repeat and join blocks in any grid arrangement to reach your target blanket size What's included --------------- • Written crochet instructions in English • Row-by-row stitch counts • Color change notes for clean stripe transitions • Tips for joining blocks into a finished throw With just 85-90 yards per square, Grainline is a natural stash buster and a satisfying quick make. Each block works up in a single sitting, making it an ideal project for crafting nights, travel, or building gift-worthy components one diagonal stripe at a time. **Let's stay connected!** [Website](https://www.knotbadbritt.com) [Newsletter](https://knotbadbritt.myflodesk.com/rav) [Instagram](https://instagram.com/knotbadbritt) [Facebook](https://facebook.com/knotbadbritt) [Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/knotbadbritt)